In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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Senate vote: Amendment // May 18, 2010

Gregg Amdt. No. 4051 As Modified

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Nay

50 votes, representing 133,785,969 people57.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

47 votes, representing 94,094,058 people40.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon5057.0%
YeaLost4740.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.9%